Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => Fishing Antiques and Collectables => Topic started by: The Great Maudu on February 16, 2017, 04:37:47 AM

Title: 1961 Sea King
Post by: The Great Maudu on February 16, 2017, 04:37:47 AM
This reel left the factory in 1961 with intentions of being used on Stripers, Jacks or whatever picked up the bait. But, instead something always came up and things were put off til next year. It might have only been taken out of the box a half dozen times to show a friend the latest and the greatest of the day. A few years ago it found its way into my possession and it remains just like it has for the last half century. I haven't seen many of these and never one in better condition.
Title: Re: 1961 Sea King
Post by: Maxed Out on February 16, 2017, 06:14:55 AM
Very nice "Sea King" bling !!
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Post by: wailua boy on February 16, 2017, 06:19:42 AM
What a beaut.
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Post by: Tightlines667 on February 16, 2017, 07:03:35 AM
Minty clean!
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Post by: Bulldawg on February 16, 2017, 10:02:35 AM


Nice piece.



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Post by: Swami805 on February 16, 2017, 12:14:50 PM
NICE
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Post by: Cor on February 16, 2017, 12:57:06 PM
Well kept reel!
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Post by: Reel 224 on February 16, 2017, 01:13:33 PM
Two things first gorges reel :o second you have got me thinking to never put off till tomorrow what you should go fishing with all your tackle, before it's to late. ;) ;D

Thanks for sharing this

Joe
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Post by: STRIPER LOU on February 16, 2017, 01:39:23 PM
Soweet!
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Post by: mo65 on February 16, 2017, 02:28:47 PM
   Cool reel Maudu! I have a bunch of Pfluegers...but no Sea King. I do have his little brother though...this Sea Lion. 8)
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Post by: Alto Mare on February 16, 2017, 02:56:58 PM
You got some nice ones Mike, I can just imagine what that man cave looks like. :)

Sal
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Post by: mo65 on February 16, 2017, 04:21:14 PM
   Hey Maudu, I was just wondering if you looked at the spare "fiber washers" in that little packet. I have the same packet included with my model 1988 Capitol, and they are interesting looking washers. The packet says they can be used in a pinch if a leather washer craps out...or as an alternative to leather. They are the same size as a Penn #6-155. I've considered trying them...but was afraid they'd work great and I'd want more! :D
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Post by: Bill B on February 16, 2017, 05:59:34 PM
Cool beans Mike.....I used to have a Sea King 14' aluminum boat with a 9 horse Sea King motor....bought from Montgomery Wards....cool name.....Bill
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Post by: David Hall on February 16, 2017, 06:03:42 PM
Very cool indeed.
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Post by: basto on February 16, 2017, 08:15:58 PM
Beautiful reels guys.
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Post by: sdlehr on March 07, 2017, 01:03:19 PM
Very cool! What is the spool constructed from, and what kind of finish is that?

Sid
Title: Re: 1961 Sea King
Post by: The Great Maudu on March 08, 2017, 04:30:30 AM
Did, the spool is aluminum and looks like it might be clear coated.